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Plot Summary:
To mark the anniversary of his father's death, Sean takes his friends on a road trip to his surfer dad's favorite beach. But Sean's drug-dealing friend forces him to do one last favor – steal a heroin shipment from a local mobster.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 543
Genere: Action
Country: Australia
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags:
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Dust Off the Wings (1997)
Plot Summary:
In his world sex is everything (if you don't count surfing, drugs and his mates). She's not so keen on his mates, but... she hasn't tried them all yet.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 98
Genere: Action, Drama, Romance
Country: Australia
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: independent film
Similar in 77%
Hot Splash (1988)
Plot Summary:
Matt and Woody's summer in Cocoa Beach is going to be awesome, but they're broke with no car and no women. In an effort to solve their little problem, Matt and Woody (by no will of their own) ends up in a deal with a gangster TJ Caruso.
IMDB Rating: 4.8
IMDB Votes: 86
Genere: Action, Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: sex comedy, sexy, teen sex comedy, independent film
Similar in 76%
Morning of the Earth (1972)
Plot Summary:
Morning of the Earth is a classic surfer film from 1971, created by Alby Falzon and David Elfick. The film has a soundtrack created by Australian musicians including Brian Cadd, and is set in Bali, Hawaii and Australia's north-east.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 182
Genere: Documentary, Action, Sport
Country: Australia
Duration: 79 min
Plot tags: cult movie cast
Similar in 86%
Wild Wheels (1969)
Plot Summary:
A group of surfers use dune buggies to protect their beach from a gang of invading bikers.
IMDB Rating: 4.5
IMDB Votes: 53
Genere: Action, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 81 min
Plot tags: psychotronic, independent film
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Breaking Loose: Summer City II (1988)
Plot Summary:
A young man leaves home in search of his fathers backgound in a small country town and gets mixed up with all sorts of weird and wild characters.
IMDB Rating: 3.9
IMDB Votes: 56
Genere: Action
Country: Australia
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: independent film
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Crackerjack 2 (1997)
Plot Summary:
Police officer Jack Wild discovers that the well-known international terrorist Hans Becker is on a train, carrying a wealthy business man and his girlfriend. Without a second to loose Jack hires a helicopter to drop him down onto the train to try and stop whatever scheme Becker is planning.
IMDB Rating: 3.5
IMDB Votes: 302
Genere: Action
Country: Czech Republic, Canada
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: cliffhanger
Similar in 87%
Under the Gun (1995)
Plot Summary:
A debt-ridden night club owner has to take on Italian and Asian mobsters, corrupt police, and an angry pimp that he threw out of the club to try to keep his club in business.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 292
Genere: Action
Country: Australia
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: crime drama, neo noir
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Strike of the Panther (1988)
Plot Summary:
Jason Blade is a man who can't bring himself to commit fully to his woman, and who spends all his time with a special crime task force taking on assignments to fight crime and right wrong do-ers. When his love is kidnapped by his arch-enemy the race is on to get into the power station where she is being held and battle an army of ninjas. Only then can he face Baxter, his arch-enemy, and stop a bomb from exploding to save his sweetheart, and show her that he is a man. A man who can commit. A man who is strong.
IMDB Rating: 4.6
IMDB Votes: 248
Genere: Action
Country: Australia
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: independent film, cult film
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The Siege of Robin Hood (2022)
Plot Summary:
In a time of chaos and tyranny, the once great nation of England teeters perilously on the brink of mass revolution. After the merciless Sheriff of Nottingham orders a brutal attack on his family, a young man named Robin swears bloody revenge on the men responsible, vowing to restore freedom to those trapped under the realm’s oppressive rule. Advised and mentored by the reclusive magician Merlin, Robin and his right-hand man Lancelot recruit a deadly team of exiled fighters and skilled mavericks to rally the villagers for an explosive all-out assault on the Crown’s castle.
IMDB Rating: 2.7
IMDB Votes: 470
Genere: Action
Country: Australia
Duration: 120 min
Plot tags: exciting, tense, captivating, dramatic, harsh
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Brice 3 (2016)
Plot Summary:
Brice is back. The world has changed, but not him. When his best friend, Marius, calls for help, he goes on a wild adventure that will lead him to the other side of the world... Travel shapes youth but will he remain the king of the "casse" ?.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Country: France
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: humorous, captivating, satirical, disturbing, semi serious
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Mission of Justice (1992)
Plot Summary:
Mayoral candidate Dr. Rachel Olsen (Brigitte Nielsen) has a dangerous plan for swift justice in the form of a band of ex-convicts, called the Peacemakers, who roam the streets to do her bidding. When a boxer friend (Tony Burton) is killed by Olsen's thugs, an outlaw cop (Jeff Wincott) goes undercover to get evidence, and works his way up to the inner circle of the doctor's army.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Action
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: realistic, suspenseful, exciting, serious, retro, perverse, independent film, rough
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The Dallas Connection (1994)
Plot Summary:
Assassins led by Black Widow are out to kill Antonio Morales to prevent him from handing a computer chip over to IWAR headquarters. It's up to secret agents Chris Cannon, Mark Austin, and Samantha Maxx to stop them.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Action
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: erotic, cult classic, independent film, cult film
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Hard Justice (1995)
Plot Summary:
When A.T.F. agent Nick Adams (David Bradley) goes undercover in a prison to unravel the mystery of a fellow agents death there. Warden Pike (Charles Napier) and his pet goons are involved in all kinds of corrupt activities; dope dealing and gun smuggling to name a few.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 470
Genere: Action
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: bloody, independent film, rough, serious, realistic, suspenseful, fast, neo noir
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New World Disorder (1999)
Plot Summary:
A gang of four eyed crooks led by Kurt Bishop (McCarthy) are ripping off top dollar computer chips from a list of factories. The night they hit Dynaphase Systems, two dirty employees are staying late using company resources to develop their own plans for a security microchip worth millions of dollars. Psychopathic Bishop raids the Dynaphase facility and downloads the mainframe before the employees have a chance to completely erase their work from it. When Bishop discovers the value of the stolen, but partially erased information, he sets out after the rest of the chip design, letting nothing stand in his way.
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 975
Genere: Action
Country: USA, Luxembourg
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: suspense, independent film, rough, bleak, serious, realistic, suspenseful, detective
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Triple Threat (2005)
Plot Summary:
Ex-assassin, Dina Lo Bianca, receives an offer she cannot refuse, thrusting her back into the world of hired guns, espionage and surveillance. With the help of her young sexy protégé and Dina's new straight-laced love interest, the femme fatal uncovers a sinister plot involving murder, terrorism and international intrigue. Dina's intended target leads her directly into the line of fire and exposes those around her to the dangers of dealing with terrorists and a maniacal and deadly opponent. Hunters become the hunted, identities become obscured and deception becomes as crucial as the truth. Beauty, brains, and a killer personality- "Triple Threat" is an action filled thriller, loaded with bikinis, bikes, brawls and action - Charlie's Angels meets Easy Rider meets Bond! A fun, entertaining, rocking and sexy feature with rising star talent presented by a true independent film director: Mark Vasconcellos.
IMDB Rating: 2.4
IMDB Votes: 184
Genere: Action, Crime
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: rough, serious, tense, captivating, suspenseful, realistic, independent film
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Cutback (2010)
Plot Summary:
High School senior Luke Harris (Justin Schwan) dreams of just one thing... pro surfing. With his best friend Casey (Angel Cruz) at his side, they have two goals: surf and party! But Luke's Mom (Raquel Gardner) and especially Dad (Greg Carlson) have other ideas: pick a college and grow up! When Luke learns that a spot is opening up on the local surf team, he see's his big chance to prove to his parents that he can make it as a surfer and avoid being shipped off to school. Only two things stand in Luke's way: new-surfer-in-town Matt (Andy Shephard) who has his own eyes set on the surf team opening, and his Dad, who insists he give up his surfing dreams and get an education. When a devastating tragedy strikes, Luke is forced to take a hard look at his life and with the help of beautiful "church-girl" Emily (Kelsey Sanders) and his Youth Pastor (Danny Smith), he learns that there's much more to life than riding waves.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 299
Genere: Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: christian film
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Day of the Panther (1988)
Plot Summary:
A martial-arts expert goes after a criminal gang and its boss, who were responsible for the death of his partner.
IMDB Rating: 4.5
IMDB Votes: 490
Genere: Action
Country: Australia
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: independent film, cult film
Similar in 81%
In God's Hands (1998)
Plot Summary:
Three pro surfers - gifted Shane, once-great Mickey and rising young star Keoni travel to Madagascar, Bali and Hawaii in search for the ultimate wave.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Action, Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: semi serious, captivating, sincere, disturbing, humorous
Similar in 86%
North Shore (1987)
Plot Summary:
On a small stretch of coastline as powerful as a man's will, Rick Kane came to surf the big waves. He found a woman who would show him how to survive, and a challenge unlike any other.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Action, Drama, Romance, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: epic, feel good, humorous, semi serious, inspirational, romantic, unusual plot structure, melancholic, harsh, talky
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Diamondbacks (1998)
Plot Summary:
The Diamondback Militia violently opposes certain US policies regarding satellite info. After a lightening attack on a federal courthouse, the Militia takes over a space shuttle tracking station. The goal...to take control of a multi-billion dollar communications satellite. Who will save the space shuttle and it's crew?.
IMDB Rating: 1.9
IMDB Votes: 377
Genere: Action
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags:
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Red Surf (1989)
Plot Summary:
Remar and Attila are a couple of surfers who also deal drugs to make a living. They are trying to set up a final deal with local drug lord, Calavera, when their friend True Blue is busted by the cops. Blue talks too much in the police station and Calavera is out for revenge because of the betrayal.
IMDB Rating: 4.1
IMDB Votes: 772
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 104 min
Plot tags: action thriller, independent film, serious, realistic, suspenseful, slasher, suspense
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Demolition High (1996)
Plot Summary:
When a group of terrorists (led by Luther) take over a high school making the students in it their hostages, it is up to several of the students (led by Lenny) to help prevent disaster while the authorities (Slater and General Wainwright) do their part on the other side.
IMDB Rating: 4.5
IMDB Votes: 909
Genere: Action
Country: USA
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: independent film, exciting, serious, realistic, suspenseful, fast, nostalgic
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Moving Target (2000)
Plot Summary:
Don "The Dragon" Wilson stars in this action drama as a tourist who, through no fault of his own, finds himself on the run from a gang of terrorists, international espionage agents, and the police. Accused of a murder he didn't commit, the man struggles to keep himself alive as he tries to clear his name and find the identity of the real killer. Moving Target also features Bill Murphy, Hilary Kavanagh, and Terry McMahon. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi.
IMDB Rating: 4.1
IMDB Votes: 380
Genere: Action
Country: Ireland, USA
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, suspenseful, independent film
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Magnificent Guardsmen (1978)
Plot Summary:
Chan is asked by a young, wealthy lady to take her sick brother to a particular doctor in order to be cured. To reach this doctor, Chan and a handful of travelling companions must pass through bandit-infested wild country. They meet and kung-fu-fight several gangs of thugs along the way.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 948
Genere: Action
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious
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Mercenary II: Thick & Thin (1998)
Plot Summary:
Mercenary Captain "Hawk" is in Acion again to save a hostage. But he and his team are betrayed. Nothing is as it seems.
IMDB Rating: 3.9
IMDB Votes: 220
Genere: Action
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: christian film, suspense
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Raging Inferno (2007)
Plot Summary:
A fire breaks out in the Berlin Fernsehturm (Radio Tower) trapping several people in the restaurant and observation deck at the top. A team of firefighters, including a disgraced former member, rush to the rescue as chaos erupts among the trapped.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 325
Genere: Action
Country: Germany
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: exciting, serious, realistic, suspenseful, disaster movie
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Caught Inside (2010)
Plot Summary:
Surfing charters are meant to be a trip to Paradise. With six male surfers stuck on a boat, there's bound to be some friction. When two of the surf crew are replaced at the last minute with girls - the heat is turned way up. The one single girl on board - SAM - enjoys the attention. She has Bull and Rob wrapped around her finger. The frustrated, psychotic, Bull soon decides, "she'll get what she's asking for" and molests her. Outraged, the others abandon him on an island, but the ever-determined Bull returns, and takes control of the boat. He attacks the crew and holds them hostage. He harasses Sam and tortures the others. It's a nightmare battle of wits, on board the yacht, as the five imprisoned friends must survive the fury of the psycho at the helm.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 927
Genere: Action, Adventure, Thriller
Country: Australia
Duration: 104 min
Plot tags: tense, psychological, serious, suspenseful, captivating, suspense, cliffhanger, slasher, realistic
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Vigilante (2008)
Plot Summary:
When Luke is viciously attacked and his fiancée is raped and murdered, he pledges to train himself in deadly hand to hand combat and use it against any wrong doers who dare to cross his path.
IMDB Rating: 2.6
IMDB Votes: 522
Genere: Action
Country: Australia
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: exciting, rough, serious, suspenseful, realistic
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Bulletproof (1987)
Plot Summary:
A group of dangerous terrorists succeeds to get hold of a tank of the army and all its crew.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Action
Country: USA
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: rough, realistic, suspenseful, exciting, serious, cult classic, independent film, fast
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Occupation: Rainfall (2020)
Plot Summary:
Two years into an intergalactic invasion of Earth, survivors in Sydney, Australia, fight back in a desperate ground war. As casualties mount by the day, the resistance and their unexpected allies, uncover a plot that could see the war come to a decisive end. With the Alien invaders hell-bent on making earth their new home, the race is on to save mankind.
IMDB Rating: 4.7
IMDB Votes: 15000
Genere: Action, Sci-Fi
Country: Australia
Duration: 128 min
Plot tags: exciting, tense, suspense, suspenseful, disturbing, apocalyptic, surprise ending, psychotronic, independent film